Mock the Week

Himself - Host (136 episodes, 2005-2014)

Himself (126 episodes, 2005-2014)

Himself (120 episodes, 2005-2014)

Himself (58 episodes, 2005-2012)

Himself (57 episodes, 2006-2010)

On 2 October 2009, Frankie Boyle announced he was leaving the show to concentrate on other projects. It was announced to the public via Facebook on the "Mock the Week" fan page, and later confirmed by the BBC. Fans of the star soon rallied around to get him to stay, and a popular Facebook group was made straight away, showing how strongly the fans felt about Boyle and his place on the show. However, Boyle has since criticised both the show's production team, and the BBC Trust. He claims that the show did not cover enough major news stories and was too restrictive on his risque comedy act, as the producers and the BBC Trust were afraid of "frightening the horses".

Hugh Dennis: Itchy skin, dry flaking scalp? You disgust me!

Frankie Boyle: Recent surveys show 3 out of 10 men have a problem with premature ejaculation. The rest just didn't really think it was a problem!

John Oliver: [Unlikely things to be said in programme indents] You're watching ITV1... Why are you doing that? I've got the listings here and... we've got nothing!